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All You Need to Know About Moving to and Living in Chicago

 

Whether business, pleasure, or something else brings you to Chicago, the PODS Moving and Storage Blog has you covered. With articles covering the best places to live, pros and cons, and everything you need to know before moving to the Windy City, you'll be ready to make the move in no time.

Moving to Chicago: Find the Best Neighborhoods for You

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by Megy Karydes Posted on October 26, 2022

Whether you’re moving to Chicago from across the country or across town, finding the right location to meet your needs can be an adventure, considering there are roughly 77 neighborhoods in the city. This guide will help get you started.

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Chicago Long-Distance Moving in 2022: Your Ultimate Guide for the Big Move

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by Sara Nuss Posted on October 5, 2022

Offering big-city living, impressive public transit, lakefront beaches, and world-class dining and entertainment — it's no wonder if you’re considering calling Chi-town your new home. Use this guide to get acquainted with your soon-to-be hometown and learn some tips and tricks for making your long-distance move to The Windy City a breeze.

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12 Things You Need To Know About Living in Chicago

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by Amelia England Posted on February 25, 2021

With its gorgeous greenspaces, big-city character, and rich cultural history, Chicago has a long and iconic legacy as one of the great American cities. If you’re thinking about living in Chicago for work or play, check out our 12-part guide to the city’s costs, housing, neighborhoods, and culture.

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Moving In Chicago: What’s The Best Way To Relocate In Or Out Of The City?

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by Megy Karydes Posted on June 18, 2020

Whether you’re moving out of the city to the suburbs, moving long distance, or just relocating locally, it’s easy for your brain to get overloaded with all the details both big and small. But before you jump into googling Chicago movers, it’s important to remember that you have real choices in how you make this move. To help with deciding what’s best for your move, here’s a look at your options, how each works, and the pros and cons.

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More About Chicago

 

Chicago is more than Da Bears and Polish sausage. The city has long been a seat of American innovation and commerce, from humble beginnings as a trading post during westward expansion, to today’s thriving cultural hub. The Chicago of today is not the Chicago of tomorrow. As Mark Twain put it, “It is hopeless for the occasional visitor to try to keep up with Chicago. She outgrows his prophecies faster than he can make them.”